Andrew James Staff Writer It has been almost eight years since Kyle Hines donned his blue and gold uniform for the last time. Unlike the large majority of collegiate athletes, his sports journey did not end there. Kyle has been building an increasingly impressive resume in the realms of European professional basketball over a great part of the last decade, from his days … Continue reading Kyle Hines: Taking Spartan Spirit to Europe
Men’s Basketball UNCG 75-58 W. Carolina ETSU 68- UNCG 65 Daniel Johnson Sports Editor Men’s Basketball coach Wes Miller is in the middle of his fifth season as the head coach of the team. Since first being promoted in the middle of the 2011-12 season, the former UNC Chapel Hill guard has led the men’s basketball program to many accomplishments and recognition. This … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer The UNCG Spartan softball team will begin their season on Thursday, Feb. 11. The blue and gold will play their first game of 2016 against Jacksonville University. The game will be played in Jacksonville, Fla. at the Jackson University Invitational softball tournament. A four day tournament, the JU Invitational will see the Spartans go head to head with Coastal … Continue reading Softball Preview
Michael Fields Staff Writer Some people really look forward to the winter season in the Piedmont Triad. Most of the time we do not get a lot of snow. However, there are some instances where we get inclement weather and we get a lot of snow. When there is snow in Greensboro, we are usually stuck wherever we live for a day or … Continue reading Some activities to do the next time that it snows here
Daniel Johnson Sports Editor During his time as the owner of the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis was known as a trailblazer, an outside thinker, and a conspiracy nut. He believed the league and especially the commissioner’s office conspired against his Oakland franchise any chance they got. Despite this belief, it did not stop Davis to turn the Raiders to one of the premier franchises … Continue reading The Rooney Rule: Results with which you can’t argue
Will J McGarty Staff Writer When I think of Cam Newton, I think of fun. I think of the huge smile on his face as he flies down the field out of the tunnels. I think of him giving touchdown balls away to young boys and girls in the stadium. I think of laser fast passes, strong runs and somersaulting into the end … Continue reading Leave Cam Newton Alone!
Will McGarty Staff Writer One of the great things about sports, whether they be recreational, collegiate or professional, is the way that they bring people together. Any former athlete knows that being a part of a team can create bonds that will last a lifetime. Some athletes even see a team as a micro-community in itself. This creation of a community is partially what … Continue reading PANTHERS PRIDE POPULATE CAMPUS
Men’s Basketball: UNCG 102-95 Citadel UNCG 67-81 Mercer Andrew James Staff Writer It was raining baskets in Charleston, S.C. last Thursday, and not just for the Spartans. UNCG’s men traveled to play The Citadel in what turned out to be a high-octane affair where scoring prevailed. The early barrage of three point shots from Kayel Locke was especially memorable for Wes Miller’s offense, and … Continue reading This Week in UNCG Basketball
Will J. McGarty Staff Writer This year we welcome one of our very own into the Hall of Fame. It is not the basketball, baseball, or any other team sport’s hall, but instead one that works with and directly affects the athletes who compete to reach these heights. This year, we welcome UNCG’s own, Dr. Sandra Shultz, into the National Athletic Trainers Association … Continue reading UNCG Hall of Famer
Patrick O’Grady Staff Writer The UNCG Softball team will head into its 2016 season with a pattern of strong seasons and fresh faces on the field and in the dugout. Coming off of three previous seasons with winning records and a season last year that saw the team set a school record in team batting average, the softball team will have its … Continue reading Softball Coach Interview
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